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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.81, 536.66 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.81, 536.66 and 126.85 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.81 : 536.66 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.81/536.66 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.81x = 536.66 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.81x = 68,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,075.32/357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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